BBC storm! Broadcasters criticised for forcing Fowler to make on-air apology after comparing Torres and Vertonghen to girls
The BBC have been heavily criticised for making Robbie Fowler apologise live on air for comparing Fernando Torres and Jan Vertonghen to girls. The former Liverpool striker was a guest on the BBC’s ‘Final Score’ football programme when he was asked about the fiery London derby at White Hart Lane between Chelsea and Arsenal.Blues striker Torres was booked in the 52nd minute after an off-the ball scuffle, in which he appeared to scratch the defender’s face after clipping his heels for a free-kick. Describing the incident, Fowler said: ‘They were pulling at each other like a pair of girls.’ 
Unfair: Robbie Fowler was forced to apologise by the BBC after comparing players' behaviour to girls Hundreds of viewers immediately took to Twitter to voice their surprise that the 38-year-old was made to back-track, apologise and confirm that no offence was intended to women’s football. But he was made to apologise live on air for his comments, saying: 'I'm very sorry. I didn't mean to offend anyone.'Incidentally, with less than 10 minutes remaining, Torres was shown a second yellow card by referee Mike Dean after supposedly leading with his elbow during an aerial challenge with Vertonghen. 
On the sofa: Fowler was appearing next to Garth Crooks on BBC's 'Final Score' 
Handbags: Chelsea's Fernando Torres and Spurs' Jan Vertonghen get to grips with each other 
Battle: The pair were tussling from the start of the game until Torres was sent off Jessica Green posted: ‘Cannot believe that Robbie Fowler had to apologise for what he said, world gone mad.’
James Wilson tweeted: ‘I am a big supporter of BBC and what it stands for but this is a massive low. Embarassing.’
Connor Newhall added: ‘The fact Robbie Fowler has to apologise for what he said is ridiculous #PcGoneMad.’
Eleanor Parks also posted: ‘I find it incredible that Robbie Fowler was forced to apologise on Final Score for saying that 2 players were acting like a couple of girls.’
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www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2436626/BBC-criticised-forcing-Robbie-Fowler-make-air-apology.html [ 此帖被羅力亞在2013-09-29 18:27重新編輯 ]
